Financial aggregation of risks for MSMEs in developing economies: a conceptual framework of financial aggregation and microinsurance effects

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Navare, J. and Handley-Schachler, M. 2018. Financial aggregation of risks for MSMEs in developing economies: a conceptual framework of financial aggregation and microinsurance effects. in: Spence, L., Frynas, J., Muthuri, J. and Navare, J. (ed.) Research Handbook on Small Business Social Responsibility: Global Perspectives UK Edward Elgar. pp. 232-264
Chapter titleFinancial aggregation of risks for MSMEs in developing economies: a conceptual framework of financial aggregation and microinsurance effects
AuthorsNavare, J. and Handley-Schachler, M.
Abstract

Business vulnerability is a function of the extent of risks faced and the ability of the business to adapt to adverse changes in circumstances. Financial Aggregation arises out of the link between economic interactions at the micro level and their macro based risks Microbusinesses in developing countries are often highly vulnerable to a range of risks including natural disasters, corruption, poor weather conditions and illness. This vulnerability creates a need for insurance but ability to take out appropriate insurance is frequently limited by financial resources, availability of insurance policies and information on these policies and financial education levels. On the supply side, microinsurers are faced with high marketing and administrative costs and the microinsurance market is further distorted by information asymmetries, adverse selection and moral hazards. This limits interest in the microinsurance market from commercial providers, with microinsurance frequently being available through non-profit agents. This paper investigates the relationship between vulnerability, risk appetite of microbusinesses and their propensity to insure. In building a conceptual framework, we explore the factors that impact financial aggregation and the uptake of microinsurance. We observe additionally that improved financial education and more effective information may help to increase the extent and quality of microinsurance.

Page range232-264
Book titleResearch Handbook on Small Business Social Responsibility: Global Perspectives
EditorsSpence, L., Frynas, J., Muthuri, J. and Navare, J.
PublisherEdward Elgar
Place of publicationUK
SeriesResearch Handbooks in Business and Management series
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Hardcover9781784711818
Publication dates
Print26 Jan 2018
Publication process dates
Deposited06 Feb 2018
Accepted01 May 2017
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Copyright Statement

This is a draft chapter. The final version is available in Research Handbook on Small Business Social Responsibility: Global Perspectives edited by Laura J. Spence, Jedrzej G. Frynas, Judy N. Muthuri and Jyoti Navare, published in 2018, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781784711825.00019
The material cannot be used for any other purpose without further permission of the publisher, and is for private use only.

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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4337/9781784711825.00019
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